Cow Bay

The community is far older than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 52. Children under 15 make up only 4.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with 37.7% and 29.5% respectively. About 14.5% of people were born overseas, though this is well below the Queensland average.

English is the main language used at home for 78.2% of residents. Very few people use another language at home, and no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.

A majority of residents—55.5%—report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 37.3% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.8% of the population.

Incomes are much lower than in most other areas, with a typical weekly household income of $752, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most areas, at 8.6%. However, the proportion of people with a long-term health condition is well below the national figure.

Volunteering is high at 23.2%, well above the national average. A higher than usual 26.1% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are six First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $524, which is about the same as the national figure, and the typical age is 31, noticeably older than the national average.

Living arrangements are unusual, with 54.0% of people living alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why the average home has only 1.7 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 61.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most dwellings are separate houses, though they are typically small, with only 21.0% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have one or two vehicles, and 52.3% of workers commute by driving.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 47.8%. The unemployment rate is 13.4%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.